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Antarctica Expedition Cruise with a tour to Rio and Iguazu Falls
Including flight
20 days
5 excursions & visits
1.5 days - free time
Adventurer pace
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Discovering Antarctica’s wonderful wildlife, including seals, penguins and whales. Learning about glaciology, wildlife, climate change and polar exploration during talks and accompanied landings with the HX Expedition Team. Feeling the spray of the stunning, thundering waterfalls at Iguazu.
This is a South American adventure of two halves. First off, we’ll get to tour and savour the tropical heat of two of South America’s most awesome cities - Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. We’ll gasp at the views from Sugarloaf Mountain, soak up the tango-infused atmosphere of Buenos Aires and be wowed by the mighty cascades of Iguazu Falls. After that we’ll voyage to the white wilderness of Antarctica on a stylish, state-of-the-art HX Expeditions ship. Over five days at sea we’ll be awed by its quiet majesty and wildlife-rich waters, and inspired by fascinating talks and insights from the HX Expedition Team. Ple...
Including flight
20 days
5 excursions & visits
1.5 days - free time
Adventurer pace
No surcharges guaranteed
For further peace of mind, once you have booked your holiday and we have confirmed your booking, we guarantee not to increase the price you pay if fuel prices or exchange rates change.
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Nationwide return chauffeur service
Getting to the airport is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every tour
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We include incredible experiences and activities
Your holiday includes
38 meals
17 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 12 dinnersAccommodation
7 nights in hotels, 10 nights cruise on MS Fridtjof Nansen and 2 in flight
5 excursions & visits
Guided city tour of Rio de Janeiro
Tours of Iguazu Falls Brazilian and Argentinian side (including Devil’s Throat)
Orientation tour of Buenos Aires
Tour manager
Titan tour manager
Transport from the UK
International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow (return stops in Rio De Janeiro).
Ship
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Plus
Escorted Antarctic landings on small expedition boats
Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities on board
Polar expedition jacket
1.5 days free time
Enjoy time to explore independently, relax at your hotel, join our optional excursions or ask your tour manager for their recommendations.
Porterage
Services included
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Your itinerary
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Day 1 - UK - In flight
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Rio.
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Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro
Arriving this morning, check in early for a two-night stay located right beside iconic Copacabana beach. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (5-star)
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Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro
Spend the day exploring, driving first through Tijuca National Park to Corcovado Mountain to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Afterwards, travel to Urca and take a scenic cable car ride to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. End the day with a brief tour of the city’s downtown area.
Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (5-star)
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Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro - Iguazu Falls
This morning fly to Foz do Iguaçu, the gateway to Iguazu Falls. On arrival, spend the afternoon exploring the Brazilian side of the falls and experience its noise and awesome power as hundreds of different waterfalls come together. Afterwards, travel to your next hotel where you spend the next two nights.
Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort & Convention, Iguazu Falls (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: Tour of Iguazu Falls Brazilian side (afternoon)
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Day 5 - Iguazu Falls
Visit the Argentina side of Iguazu Falls and then, after a train journey and short walk, reach the thundering cascades at Devil’s Throat canyon. Over 260 feet high, this is an immense waterfall and the park’s largest. Wander along the Iguazu River canyon and explore the National Park. Afterwards, return to your hotel to relax. Later, you have the option to enjoy a Brazilian dinner and folklore show.
Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort & Convention, Iguazu Falls (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: Tour of Iguazu Falls Argentinian side, including Devil’s Throat (morning)
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Day 6 - Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires
Spend the morning at leisure, then travel to the airport for a flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to the hotel where you will be met by the HX Expedition Team. Stay overnight in Buenos Aires.
Alvear Icon Hotel (5-star)
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Day 7 - Buenos Aires - Ushuaia
Take an early morning flight to Ushuaia, a journey of between three-and-a-half to four hours. Once there, board the hybrid-powered expedition ship MS Fridtjof Nansen and listen to a briefing from the team.
MS Fridtjof Nansen (4-star)
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Days 8-9 - Crossing the Drake Passage
Spend two days cruising across the Drake Passage, which connects the southern Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Cross the Antarctic Convergence and transition to the crisp, colder air of Antarctica. As well as icebergs, you may spot wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales. During lectures, the expert speakers will talk about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution.
MS Fridtjof Nansen (4-star)
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Days 10-14 - Antarctica
Enjoy five incredible days in one of the most remote places on earth, where fluffy penguin chicks, orcas and humpback whales live. The captain will continually monitor conditions to ensure the best possible itinerary. Step ashore many times on landings and ice-cruises, and you may get an opportunity to go kayaking among the icebergs (bookable on board).
MS Fridtjof Nansen (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: Several landings in Antarctica (morning/afternoon)
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Days 15-16 - Crossing the Drake Passage
Returning across Drake Passage to warmer waters, take time to relax on board and reflect on your incredible adventure.
MS Fridtjof Nansen (4-star)
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Day 17 - Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
Disembark your ship in Ushuaia and head to the airport for the return flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to Buenos Aires for a two-night stay.
Pulitzer Hotel, Buenos Aires (4-star)
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Day 18 - Buenos Aires
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires. Spend the afternoon at leisure, then celebrate the end of the tour this evening by visiting a traditional tango house for dinner and a show. A wonderful way to end your South American adventure.
Pulitzer Hotel, Buenos Aires (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: Orientation tour of Buenos Aires (morning)
Dinner and dance at a traditional tango house (evening)
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Day 19 - Buenos Aires - In flight
Spend the morning at leisure before travelling to the airport for the overnight flight home.
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Day 20 - UK
Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
Day 1 - UK - In flight
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Rio.
Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro
Arriving this morning, check in early for a two-night stay located right beside iconic Copacabana beach. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (5-star)
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Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro
Spend the day exploring, driving first through Tijuca National Park to Corcovado Mountain to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Afterwards, travel to Urca and take a scenic cable car ride to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. End the day with a brief tour of the city’s downtown area.
Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (5-star)
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Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro - Iguazu Falls
This morning fly to Foz do Iguaçu, the gateway to Iguazu Falls. On arrival, spend the afternoon exploring the Brazilian side of the falls and experience its noise and awesome power as hundreds of different waterfalls come together. Afterwards, travel to your next hotel where you spend the next two nights.
Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort & Convention, Iguazu Falls (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: Tour of Iguazu Falls Brazilian side (afternoon)
Day 5 - Iguazu Falls
Visit the Argentina side of Iguazu Falls and then, after a train journey and short walk, reach the thundering cascades at Devil’s Throat canyon. Over 260 feet high, this is an immense waterfall and the park’s largest. Wander along the Iguazu River canyon and explore the National Park. Afterwards, return to your hotel to relax. Later, you have the option to enjoy a Brazilian dinner and folklore show.
Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort & Convention, Iguazu Falls (4-star)
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Excursions & visits: Tour of Iguazu Falls Argentinian side, including Devil’s Throat (morning)
Day 6 - Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires
Spend the morning at leisure, then travel to the airport for a flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to the hotel where you will be met by the HX Expedition Team. Stay overnight in Buenos Aires.
Alvear Icon Hotel (5-star)
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Why choose a Titan tour?
From authentic local experiences, postcard-perfect landscapes and extraordinary wildlife to carefully sourced hotels and unique stays, we’re here to make discovery completely seamless. You'll find a wide range of tour types and paces to suit you, plus our nationwide shared chauffeur service makes getting to and from the airport a breeze.
Nationwide return chauffeur service
Getting to the airport is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every tour.
More value
From excursions to hotels, entry tickets and dining packages, we include more than any other tour.
More knowledgeable
Be guided by some of the most passionate and knowledgeable tour managers in the world, on hand to help every step of the way.
Happiness Guarantee
We’re confident you’ll enjoy every moment of your tour, but if you don’t, simply tell us and we’ll bring you home and refund you.
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